**9. Conclusion**

Pashmina, as a valuable fibre being produced by Changthangi goat, should be marketed properly in order to help the farmers derive greater economic benefit.

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**Author details**

Akeel Bashir Beigh1

provided the original work is properly cited.

\* and Samina Bashir2

(SKUAST-K), Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

\*Address all correspondence to: beighab@gmail.com

2 Jamia Hamdard university, New Delhi, India

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1 Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir

*Pashmina Goat Farming in Cold Arid Desert of Changthang and Its Impact on Economy…*

The rearing of pashmina goats is economically viable in terms of gross, net, family labour income and employment generation. Fodder banks may be established to supply fodder to the farmers during lean periods. A proper management, health monitoring and well planned breeding programme should be adopted to enhance the

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performance of Changthangi goat.

*Pashmina Goat Farming in Cold Arid Desert of Changthang and Its Impact on Economy… DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.84523*

The rearing of pashmina goats is economically viable in terms of gross, net, family labour income and employment generation. Fodder banks may be established to supply fodder to the farmers during lean periods. A proper management, health monitoring and well planned breeding programme should be adopted to enhance the performance of Changthangi goat.
